A Spotted Towhee sings from a flowering shrub.
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News, stories, updates, and more from ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rockies.
Spotted Towhee on American plum. Photo: Evan Barrientos/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rockies

News, stories, updates,  birding information, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

Salt Lake City skyline at dusk.
Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake
April 17, 2024 — From an undergraduate’s capstone project, a new volunteer opportunity is emerging.
Community Science at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Storm clouds over sagebrush steppe.
Pat O’Toole
April 04, 2024 — A rancher, conservationist, and friend of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Conservation Ranching
Three adults birding together in a park.
Six Budget-friendly Ways to Protect Birds
April 03, 2024 — Protecting birds and the places they need doesn't need to break the bank.
Get Involved
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a sign at Rafter W Ranch.
A Master Birding Class Field Trip to Rafter W Ranch
February 01, 2024 — Denver ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ shares what they learned while visiting an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-certified bird-friendly ranch in eastern Colorado.
Conservation Ranching
Four tall, lean, grey birds walk on ice.
Notable Changes in Northern Utah's Bird Populations
January 24, 2024 — Bridgerland ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Society finds surprising species during the 68th Christmas Bird Count in Logan, Utah.
Community Science at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
A male Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
2023 Year-end Update
January 23, 2024 — Our accomplishments from July–December 2023.
A river flows through a dry landscape.
Resilience and Stewardship for Colorado’s Waterways, 2024 Legislative Priorities
January 22, 2024 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ supports proactive water strategies to benefit birds and people.
Western Water
Ella Sorenson stands outdoors with binoculars. She is smiling.
A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
December 21, 2023 — Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.
A Green-tailed Towhee sings from a branch.
What ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rockies Accomplished in 2023
December 20, 2023 — See what you helped us do for birds in 2023.